Freddie E. Mattress

Freddie E. Mattress

Freddie Eugene Mattress, “Peanut” was born February 13, 1959 to the late Cal Willis and Essie Mattress. Preceded in death by son, Christopher Walker; brothers, John Mattress and Greg Mattress; sister, Almead “Skippy” Murphy; nephews, Joshua …

Ethel Bates Campbell

Ethel Bates Campbell

Knoxville – Ethel Bates Campbell, age 98, slept peacefully away surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Fort Sanders Hospital. Ethel was a longtime member of the Greater Bush Grove Baptist Church, where she served faithfully on the…

Larkesha Hill Coffee

Larkesha Hill Coffee

Knoxville – Larkesha Hill Coffee, age 43, went home to be with her heavenly Father on May 21, 2019. She was a no-nonsense, fun-loving person who was full of life. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was an active member at Mount Olive Baptist…

Henry Jackson

Henry Jackson

Maryville, TN – Henry “Hent” Jackson, age 81, departed this life on May 28, 2019, in Chandler, Arizona. Henry was born on August 8, 1937 to the late Ruben and Mary Jackson in Sharpsburg Georgia.Henry was a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served as a munitions specialist.

Dr. W. Bedford Waters, Esteemed Urologist Died

Dr. W. Bedford Waters, Esteemed Urologist Died

Dr. W. Bedford Waters, age 71, passed away on May 25, 2019 in Knoxville, TN. Bedford was a driven, wise and compassionate doctor, gentleman, friend, and mentor.

A Celebration of Life gathering is to be at The Knoxville Museum of Art located at 1050 World’s Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916 on June 22nd, 2019 from 6-9PM EST. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Irene Georgia Bedford Waters Scholarship Fund in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in his memory.

Clyde Lamont Young

Clyde Lamont Young

Knoxville, TN – Clyde Lamont Young, born August 27, 1957 went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday May 19. 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Rosa Young; mother-in-law, Lillie May Johnson, brother, Nino Young, brothers-in-law,…

William J. Green Sr.

William J. Green Sr.

Knoxville, TN – William Jordan Green, Sr., 79, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at his home. He was retired from UPS after 32 years of service. He loved people, sports and reading.He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Bertha…

Hueen B. Chesney

Hueen B. Chesney

Knoxville, TN – Mother Hueen Ballard Chesney peacefully passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at National Health Care (NHC) Fort Sanders. She was a faithful member of Peace & Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church, serving both on the Mother’s Board and…

Betty Holmes Mason

Betty Holmes Mason

Knoxville, TN – Betty Holmes Mason departed this life, Saturday, May 11, 2019 after a lingering illness. She was a retired Chicago Public Schools teacher. Betty was a dear friend to many and her high spirit is sorely missed. Preceded in death by parents, …

James Thomas Geter

James Thomas Geter

Knoxville, TN – James Thomas Geter, Jr. “Poor Boy” was born to James, Sr. and Mable Gillespie Geter on December 1, 1938. His earthly life quietly ceased on May 20, 2019.”Poor Boy” graduated Austin High School, Class of 1959. After graduation, he enlisted…

Pastor Kirby Lynn Hill of Jubilee World Outreach, Alcoa Native Died
Pastor Kirby Lynn Hill of Jubilee World Outreach inJohnson City, and brother of Logan and Alcoa Commissioner Jackie Hill died May 14, 2019.

Pastor Kirby Lynn Hill of Jubilee World Outreach, Alcoa Native Died

JOHNSON CITY, TN – Kirby Lynn Hill, Pastor of Jubilee World Outreach (JWO) passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a graduate of Alcoa High School and East Tennessee State University. Pastor Hill was a founding member of JWO where he served as Senior Pastor. He was…

David Allen Barner

David Allen Barner

Maryville, TN – David Allen Barner “AB” 57 of Greeneville, TN entered into rest May 15, 2019 at Johnson City Heart Hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Barner was an employee of Imerys’ fused minerals for twenty years. Survived by his wife Deborah Barner…

Donna Fay Rucker

Donna Fay Rucker

Knoxville, TN – Donna Fay Rucker, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2019 at her home. Preceded in death by mother, Brenda Grant; father, Ronald White; grandparents, Eugene and Marie Rucker and James and Bertha White; brother, James Jr. and…